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Chivalry vs Eau du Cloitre

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 189 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau du Cloitre takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Chivalry

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Eau du Cloitre

    Choose it for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Chivalry2/7
Eau du Cloitre5/7
Ratings & consensus
Eau du Cloitre
Community sentiment
Eau du Cloitre
Longevity
Eau du Cloitre
Sillage & projection
Eau du Cloitre
Value for money
Chivalry
Versatility
Chivalry
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Eau du Cloitre

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
ChivalryAjmal
Eau du CloitreLe Couvent Maison de Parfum
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.80/ 5 · 68 votes
Have 50%Had 17%Want 32%
4.17/ 5 · 121 votes
Have 35%Had 14%Want 51%
Category winnerEau du CloitreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
24%Love
50%Like
21%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate

62 votes

39%Love
49%Like
4%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate

121 votes

Category winnerEau du CloitreMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage46
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate79
Category winners

LongevityEau du Cloitre

SillageEau du Cloitre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value81
¤ Price value77
Category winnerChivalryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
aromatic91%
citrus83%
fresh spicy74%
earthy65%
white floral56%
rose100%
fresh spicy90%
aromatic80%
citrus70%
soft spicy60%
floral50%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
GrapefruitBergamotGardeniaPink Pepper
Heart
GeraniumFreesiaJasmineRose
Base
VetiverCedarOakmossPatchouli
Notes
RoseGeraniumPink PepperGrapefruitGingerCedar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Pink Pepper, Geranium and Rose. Durations are only published for Eau du Cloitre, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer85
Fall78
Winter35
Day100
Night63
Spring100
Summer87
Fall51
Winter23
Day100
Night27
Category winnerChivalryMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men90
Unisex10
Women0
Men6
Unisex19
Women75
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,282

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#14,114

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerEau du CloitreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Chivalry is a crisp, modern woody aromatic that opens with grapefruit and bergamot, sharpened by pink pepper. A clean floral heart (geranium, freesia, jasmine, rose, gardenia) keeps it polished rather than loud. As it dries down, vetiver, cedar, patchouli and a touch of oakmoss give a fresh, outdoorsy finish. It…

Reviews →

Eau du Cloitre by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum delivers a crisp, botanical take on rose that avoids heavy sweetness. A bright burst of grapefruit and brisk ginger introduces the scent, joined immediately by the sharp warmth of pink pepper. As the opening settles, leafy geranium and fresh-cut rose establish a lively, ar…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chivalry or Eau du Cloitre?

Eau du Cloitre takes 5 of 7 categories. Chivalry is rated 3.80/5 from 68 votes; Eau du Cloitre is rated 4.17/5 from 121 votes. Choose Chivalry for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eau du Cloitre for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chivalry or Eau du Cloitre?

Eau du Cloitre lasts longest (Eau du Cloitre 65/100, Chivalry 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chivalry or Eau du Cloitre?

Eau du Cloitre projects furthest (Eau du Cloitre 55/100, Chivalry 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chivalry and Eau du Cloitre smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Pink Pepper, Geranium and Rose.

Is Chivalry or Eau du Cloitre better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eau du Cloitre is the stronger pick. For winter, Chivalry is the stronger pick. Chivalry suits daytime wear; Eau du Cloitre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chivalry and Eau du Cloitre?

Chivalry has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Gardenia and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Geranium, Freesia, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Oakmoss and Patchouli. Eau du Cloitre features Rose, Geranium, Pink Pepper, Grapefruit and Ginger.

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